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Music And Detroit History Is Up For Sale At Upcoming Motown Mansion Auction

Have you ever wanted to own a piece of Motown history? If you have, you are in luck because next week there will be an estate sale and global auction at the former home of Berry Gordy Jr. When Cynthia F. Reaves purchased the home in 2002 she also purchased much of the contents. Reaves sold the Motown Mansion for $1.65 million in August. Now that the home has been sold, the collectible and everyday merchandise in the home will be sold. “This home is an important part of the fabric of the...

PODCAST: HuffPost's Listen To America Tour Visits Detroit With Jo Confino

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Step Afrika! Performs At The Detroit Film Theatre Friday, October 13

Rarely do you get to see pieces of artwork come to life. However, on Friday, October 13 Step Afrika! will be performing at the Detroit Film Theatre inside the Detroit Institute of Art. The performance is based on the painting series titled “The Migration” by Jacob Lawrence. “The Migration” tells the story of the African American migration of the early 1900s. Step Afrika! is an internationally-renowned dance company that incorporates dance, stepping and body percussion. Following the perfor...

Detroit Has Among The Slowest Economic Growth In The Nation

Although it’s easy to look at Woodward Avenue and see development, compared to the rest of the nation, the city of Detroit’s actual economic growth ranks near the bottom. According to Wallethub, over the last seven years Detroit is the sixth-slowest growing city economically in the country. That ranks us 59th out of 64 large cities. The absolute bottom of the pack? Cleveland, Ohio. Topping out the large city list is Austin, Texas; followed by Charlotte, North Carolina; Denver, Colorado and...

Semi-Protected Bike lanes Appear On Pinecrest In Ferndale, Oak Park To Get "Road Diet"

The repaving of Pinecrest, which closed the north-south connector street between Nine Mile Road and Pleasant Ridge for most of the summer, has brought an additional benefit besides smoother pavement: semi-protected bike lanes. The bike lanes run curbside on both sides of the street between Nine Mile and West Oakridge Street. They’re separated from traffic lanes by double lines painted on the pavement, with cluster of three posts near every intersection. They add to a growing network of bike...

Angelina’s Italian Bistro Near Comerica Park To Close

Come December 10, Angelina’s Italian Bistro is going to do their last cover. The restaurant has been located on Grand Circus Park for a decade. According to a press release, the decision to close the restaurant was made after a favorable agreement was reached between Angelina’s and their landlord. There aren’t exact future plans for a future new location, but owner Agosta is open to possible “collaborations with other Detroit restaurants which share their vision to serve a diverse customer b...

RIP Tom Petty. Here Are 5 Videos From His Last Detroit Show

A music legend has passed away. According to his Manager, Tom Petty has died. According to reports, he was found Sunday night unconscious and not breathing in his Malibu home. He died Monday night at 8:40 p.m. Petty was 66. Petty kept playing all the way to the end, including a show last Monday night wrapping up their 40th Anniversary tour. The musician’s words turned out to be sadly prophetic that this would be the “last trip around the country” in a Rolling Stone article about the tour:...

Eastern Market

Old Joe Muer Site On Gratiot To See New Development

A property that once was home to an icon of Detroit’s restaurant history is going to see new life. This piece of land that hasn’t been commercially used since Joe Muer’s closed in 1998 is in what is now a prime location. The unusually shaped property sits along Gratiot Avenue at St. Aubin and up against the popular Dequindre Cut. The site, near Eastern Market, will be redeveloped through an agreement between The Platform, and DVP LLC. The nuts and bolts of the announcement indicate we’re s...

Average Rental Prices Rose Slightly In Detroit, Still Among Lowest In Nation

The city of Detroit as a whole is still one of the lowest-priced markets in the country, but median rental prices are up for one and two bedroom places. According to new proprietary data released by Abodo, rental prices going into October sit at $528 for a one bedroom, up 0.64% from last month. For a two bedroom, it’s $605 a month, up 0.82%. Obviously, those numbers are lower than some of what you’d find in the greater downtown area or certain hot neighborhoods. Those high dollar lofts and a...

PODCAST: Amplifying The Voice Of Metro Detroit's Growing Hispanic Population

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Eastern Market

Let's Peek Inside The New Eastern Market Brewing Company

The newest addition to Detroit’s beer scene is the Eastern Market Brewing Company. A project that’s the brainchild of Dayne Bartscht, Devin Drowley, and Paul Hoskin, the loft-like space at 2515 Riopelle Street in Detroit is open and inviting. Having visited the space just as work began last year, the transformation is amazing. They kept the structure of the building, but really added just the right amount of design touch to make the space special. There were just a few beers on tap...

Report: Fanbase Of The Detroit Lions The Second Most Liberal In NFL

There is a ton of political talk around football right now. But where do people actually stand (or kneel?). According to a new piece out by FiveThirtyEight.com, Detroit Lions fans leans significantly toward voting for the Democratic party. So much so that Detroit is only beaten by San Francisco and beats the fanbase of the New York Giants. It also dives into the political affiliation of all of the National Football League Teams, and finds that most of them lean Democratic with how they vot...

Michigan Liquor Control Commission Denies License, Warren Oktoberfest Canceled

One of the more popular events we highlighted a few days was an Oktoberfest in Warren that was to be put on by the City of Warren, the Warren Kiwanis Club, and three breweries – Falling Down, Dragonmead and Kuhnhenn. It has been canceled. But why? According to a post from the Warren Parks and Recreation Department, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) denied licensing to the Warren Kiwanis Club for the event. In a Facebook comment on that thread, the Warren Parks and Recreation De...

A Starbucks Reserve Is Opening In Downtown Detroit Next Week

The luxe version of Starbucks, Starbucks Reserve, is opening not only in Birmingham but in downtown Detroit. The Westin Book Cadillac, at the corner of Washington Boulevard and Michigan, is getting the special type of Starbucks that aims to feature less commonly available coffee blends and a higher end experience. The 1,700 foot cafe that replaces the old WBC coffee shop will sit 42 people as well as 18 outside. It’ll also offer pour-overs and Nitro coffee, one of the hottest trends lately....

Panel On Coworking On Thursday, October 5

One of the hotter trends in Detroit’s business district is coworking. It’s where there’s shared space, or dedicated offices, but housed or built around a community. This kind of flexible space has been key to many companies coming to Detroit, establishing a beachhead, and then expanding. On October 5, the Detroit Regional Chamber is hosting an event at 8 a.m. to talk about the subject. On the panel, moderated by Crain’s Detroit Business reporter Annalise Frank, will be: * Amanda Lewan, Co...

QUICK TIP: Behind The Scenes Tour, Family Fun At Comerica Park On Saturday

If you are looking for a family friendly event for this Saturday, September 30, I have just the thing for you. Comerica Bank is hosting a Park Perks season finale at Comerica Park from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The event will give guests a chance to go on a behind the scenes tour of the park. They will also get to ride the carousel and Fly Ball Ferris Wheel. Try your hand at pitching or hitting in the pitch booth and batting cages. There will also be complementary face painting and draw...

Topgolf Swing Suite Swings Open Their Doors At MGM Grand

Over the years, I’ve learned golfing is a thing. Although I’m terrible at hitting a stationary little white ball in a desired direction, there are lots and lots of people who at least try to be good at it and have fun. There’s a new Topgolf “Swing Suite” in the MGM Grand Detroit Casino Hotel. It’s in the old Ignite space and has a dedicated elevator up from the casino floor. I’d show you a picture of where that is, but there’s no photography allowed on the casino floor. So here’s the sig...

Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of Sept. 29-Oct. 1

It is hard to believe that October 1 is this Sunday. I know it is cliché to say that this year is going by so fast, but it really has. This weekend is once again packed full of things to do. I had a really hard time narrowing down the list, so I might have added in a bonus. Let’s get to this list. Buhl Bar Presents Nichole New Looking for a good date night option downtown for Friday night? I’m going to suggest checking out Nicole New at the Buhl Bar. Generally the Buhl Bar is only ope...

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